Applies to three-phase a.c. switches and switch-disconnectors having making and breaking current ratings, for indoor and outdoor installations, for rated voltages above 1 kV and less than 52 kV and for rated frequencies from 16 2/3 Hz up to and including 60 Hz. Is also applicable to the operating devices of these switches and to their auxiliary equipment. It is intended to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 2650. This Standard is technically equivalent to and contains the full content of IEC 60265:1998 and its Corrigendum:2000.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee EL-007 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 18 May 2015.The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-007:AusgridAustralian Industry GroupEnergy Networks AssociationEngineers AustraliaThe University of New South Wales